MSc in Management of Energy Transitionsemlyon business school

The MSc in Management of Energy Transitions is a two-year program based in Paris, accredited by the Conférence des Grandes Écoles. It trains experts to lead energy transformations in a sustainable and innovative context. Students gain key skills in energy project management, environmental strategy, and energy market analysis. The program combines theoretical and practical learning, including internships and company projects, preparing graduates for careers in the energy, environment, and sustainable development sectors, both in Europe and internationally.

The curriculum is delivered in English and follows a full-time rhythm. The program can be completed in 12 months (entry in Year 2) or 24 months (entry in Year 1). The intake is in October (onsite).

Year 1 focuses on 'LEARN' Energy Transitions Fundamentals, covering the spectrum of energy solutions like renewables, nuclear, and hydrogen, their technical principles, challenges, and opportunities. It includes topics such as battery storage, economics of electricity and gas markets, climate finance, carbon markets, and energy efficiency. The first semester runs from October to December and includes modules like 'Energy Transitions 101', 'Wind Energy', 'Solar Energy', 'Hydrogen Technologies', 'Nuclear Energy', 'Storage and Batteries', 'Carbon Capture', 'Fossil Fuels', 'Electricity and Gas Markets', 'Raw Materials', 'Efficiency & Sufficiency', and 'Climate Finance & Carbon Markets'. An 'ENERGY WEEK' event, co-created with students and other universities, is also part of this semester.

The second period of Year 1, from January to March, focuses on 'LEAD' - being a change maker. This involves climate tech entrepreneurship, innovative business models, sustainable approaches to organizational challenges, international energy politics, and climate change dynamics. It also covers risk management, energy pricing, natural disaster assessment, and circular economy principles. Modules include 'Climate tech entrepreneurship', 'Circular Economy', 'Systems Thinking', 'International Politics of Energy', 'Risk Management', and 'Energy Challenge'. A climate tech project is a key deliverable.

From March to August, students can choose between a 4-month internship or an entrepreneurship project.

Year 2's first period, from September to December, focuses on 'PLAN' - Audit & Decarbonization strategy. This involves designing and implementing carbon strategies using tools like the GHG Protocol and CDP framework, strategic governance, project financing, and industrialization challenges. Modules include 'Building Carbon Strategies', 'Decarbonization Tools', 'Sustainable Supply Chain Risks', 'EU Energy and Climate Policy', 'Strategic Governance', 'Challenges of Industrialization', 'Project Financing in Renewable Energy', and 'Project Management & Consulting methodologies'.

The second period of Year 2, from January to February, focuses on 'SCALE' - Local actions, global impacts. This involves deep dives into specific sectors like buildings, transport, and power infrastructure, covering building sector decarbonization, mobility electrification, and advanced power transmission and distribution systems. Modules include 'Field Missions on Decarbonization', 'Building Sector Decarbonization', 'Heating, Lighting & Appliances', 'Electrification of Mobility', 'Air and Maritime Transport', 'T&D of Electricity & Interconnections', 'Offshore Wind Value Chain', 'Access to Electricity in Emerging Countries', and 'Nuclear Value Chain'.

From February to March, there is an exchange term in Shanghai, focusing on Asia's business environment and China's energy transition strategies, including in-company consulting projects. Modules include 'Asia Business Environment & In-Companies Project', 'Energy Transition - Asia Perspective', and 'Thesis methodology'.

From April to September, students undertake a professional mission of 4 to 6 months, which can be an internship, a VIE, or an entrepreneurial project. A Master's Thesis, an analytical work related to the industry and professional experience, is also a key component.

The program offers career opportunities in roles such as energy auditor, developer, or analyst. Main recruiting organizations include Utilities, Power producers, Energy Services Companies, Startups/Scaleups, Industrial SMEs, Consulting firms, Banking & investment funds, International/Governmental agencies, NGOs/Foundations, and Think Tanks.

Entry requirements for Year 1 include a 3-year Bachelor's degree. For Year 2, a 4-year Bachelor's degree or a Master's degree is required, along with a strong and practical background in the energy field. An official management aptitude test score (GMAT, GRE, TAGE MAGE, CAT) and English proficiency test (TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS, Cambridge) are optional documents.

Tuition fees for the 2027-2028 academic year are €34,900 for the 2-year course (entry into Year 1) and €26,900 for the 1-year course (entry into Year 2). These fees include tuition for the program, international period, travel and lodging for the international seminar, enrollment and administrative fees, Career Center services, individual career coaching, and lifelong alumni network membership. They do not include additional fees like CVEC, student social security, accommodation, or personal expenses.

Scholarships are available, including individual scholarships (up to 50%), excellence scholarships (10% for GMAT 700+ / GRE equivalent, 5% for GMAT 650+ / GRE equivalent), Dean's Choice scholarships (up to 35%), and Early Bird scholarships (10% for applications before November 26th).

The program is located on the Paris Campus, in the 12th arrondissement, across from Gare de Lyon.